Block paving sealing in Ballyclare: the local picture
Around Ballyclare, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Ballyclare?
In Northern Ireland, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5–£14 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £240–£710. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £5–£14 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£9.50 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7.50–£19 per m² |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
Sealing only works on paving that has been cleaned and re-sanded first and is completely dry, so it is usually part of a clean, re-sand and seal package. It is not permanent: most sealers need renewing every three to seven years as they wear in the wheel tracks, and new paving should be left for a few months before sealing so moisture and any white efflorescence can clear.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Second coat where the product requires it
What we look at first in Ballyclare
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
From enquiry to finished paving
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Sealing in Ballyclare: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Ballyclare?
Guide price for Ballyclare: £5–£14 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Antrim?
Yes. We cover Ballyclare and the places around it, including Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Antrim, and the rest of County Antrim.
How often should block paving in Ballyclare be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Can you seal my drive straight after cleaning?
Only once it is completely dry and re-sanded. Sealing damp paving traps moisture and can leave a white bloom.
Sealing near Ballyclare
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across County Antrim:
- Sealing in Newtownabbey
- Sealing in Carrickfergus
- Sealing in Antrim
- Sealing in Larne
- Sealing in Belfast
- Sealing in Castlereagh
